Another long reply, but I received this response from Diamondbacks customer relations. The concession folks were unaware that there are some GF options. Please see below:

After reading some of the comments about our gluten-free offerings, I thought I could clear up some confusion. As a fellow gluten-free fan, I know how hard it can be to not have a beer at the ballpark and now that we offer them, they’re hard to find!

I’m going to direct this specifically to Ted, since he has some problems when he came to the ballpark. In addition to just responding to the comments, I also forwarded them to our concessionaire. First and foremost, customer service is our top priority and it’s important that our game-day staff knows how to answer fan questions. April 7 was just our third game and as a new offering at the ballpark, these employees may not have been up to speed yet. That’s not an acceptable answer but probably what happened.

We offer gluten-free beer at all the liquor portables (sections 109, 114, 122, 129, 136, 311, 324). I will make sure that this info is also update on our website.

As for the snacks, we currently offer a Larabar food bars and gluten-free candy such as gummie bears. I know, to us gluten-free folks it’s not a lot of options, but it’s a start.

Since Ted had such a difficult time, I want to offer him tickets to another game (Fanster game me your contact info, so I’ll be reaching out later today). Maybe we can even share a gluten-free beer at the game?

If you ever have comments or feedback, please feel free to email fanfeedback@dbacks.com or contact me directly on twitter @DBacksPRGirl.

We really do care about our fans and try to make the experience at the ballpark the best it can be.

April 16th I was at the Phillies-Padres game, and was told that Redbridge had not been brought back this year, and that there was no plan to do so. I even walked the entire park looking for Redbridge. Are the gluten-free hot dog buns, cookies and pastries, in addition to Redbridge beer, offered in a particular section that any fan can get to?

It’s back by popular demand! The response to last year’s gluten free food fair was so overwhelming that it is now an annual event!

The 2nd annual Greater Phoenix Gluten Free Expo will take place on Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 10am to 2pm. At The Sheraton Crescent Hotel, 2620 W. Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021.Admittance: is $5 per adult (cash only accepted at the door).

Once again, we will have a wide variety of food samples as well as FREE informational take aways, recipes and tips for your everyday gluten free living! Talk with vendors that provide gluten free products and find out about their ingredients, manufacturing facilities and of course taste their sampled products. Keep updated with all upcoming CDF: Greater Phoenix Chapter events at http://www.phoenixceliac.com

That’s great news but doesn’t surprise me–Phoenix itself has a HUGE gluten-free following, let alone the state of Arizona. Does anyone know whatever happened with this? Will Chase Field be serving gluten-free snacks/beer this season?

It’d be nice if they try and implement the program again. One of the most frustrating things for me is not being able to bring in my own food to large/long events simply because there are rarely any gluten-free options.

Hi, Kelly – have you heard of Picazzo’s, a restaurant chain in Arizona? They have gluten free pizza and pasta, and it’s amazing. I bought 3 pies the last time we were there, ate 2 slices, and brought the rest home to freeze. Is it a well-kept secret?

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